South Korea → Japan

Cat

Minimum time needed: 210 days

Reverse-calculated timeline

Shows when to do each step, counting back from your departure date.

Exact dates need official confirmation — treat the order here as a reference only.

Microchip implantation—
Rabies vaccine (1st dose)D-210
Your pet must be at least 91 days old for the 1st dose.
Rabies vaccine (2nd dose)D-180
Antibody titer blood drawD-180
Waiting periodD-180
채혈일로부터 180일이 지나야 입국할 수 있다. 180일을 채우지 못하고 도착하면 부족한 일수만큼 계류시설에서 계류검사를 받는다.
Advance noticeD-40
Health certificate issuanceD-10
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Always confirm with the official quarantine authority

This page is for reference only. Misunderstanding the requirements can lead to your pet being denied entry or held in quarantine for an extended period. Requirements change without notice — always reconfirm with the official quarantine authorities of both countries and your airline before departure.

Requirement details

Microchip

Standard: ISO 11784/11785
Note: 1차 광견병 예방접종 이전(또는 같은 날)에 이식해야 한다. 접종 후에 이식하면 조건부 수입이라 일본 동물검역소와 사전 상담이 필요하다.

Rabies vaccination

Minimum doses: 2
Minimum age for 1st dose: 91 days
Interval between doses (minimum): 30 days
Note: 불활화백신 또는 유전자재조합백신만 인정된다(생백신 불가). 백신 유효기간 안에 일본에 도착해야 한다.

Antibody titer test (FAVN, etc.)

Required: Yes
Minimum value: 0.5 IU/ml
Note: 2차 광견병 접종 이후에 채혈한다. 채혈일로부터 24개월 안에 입국해야 유효하다.

Advance notice required

40 days

Required documents

검역증명서
예방접종 및 건강증명서
광견병 항체가 검사 성적서
사전신고서
부속서(Form AC)

Quarantine on arrival

Required: Not confirmed
Maximum stay: Not confirmed

Source

Source link: https://www.qia.go.kr/animal/prevent/listwebQiaCom.do?type=95_dogcatexp ↗
Checked on: 2026-08-13